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While attending the Organic Farm School in 2021, Patrick Moote coined the term “farm fashion” for his outfits of the day. (Photo provided)

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Strutting their stuff, rural style

A man’s passion for bucolic wear has inspired an event centered around strutting your stuff.

Photo by David Welton

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Fair-weather friends

An eclectic cast of characters turned out for the Whidbey Island Fair July 27-30.

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The yearbook staff of Oak Harbor High School work on the 1953 edition of "The Acorn."

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Oak Harbor class of ‘53 celebrates 70-year reunion

The class of 1953 will gather Wednesday to celebrate the 70th anniversary of their graduation.

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100 years young and thriving

Community invited to resident’s birthday

Photo by David Welton

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Fair kicks off in style

The sun came out just in time to kick off the Whidbey Island Fair on Thursday.

Photo by Aaron Taggert

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Whidbey Pagans celebrate pride

The Whidbey Island Pagan Pride Festival brings an array of vendors and workshops open to all.

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Air America: Pilot tells tales of secret program

Bill Collier learned a lot as a pilot for a secret airline operated by the CIA in the…

Photo by David Welton

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Down to earth: Whidbey builder teaches the use of natural materials

Eli Adadow hopes to inspire others to use materials that can be found in their own backyards.

Photo by Heather Kline

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Critter contests add whimsy to fair

Speedy guinea pigs and well-dressed sheep will take part in the Whidbey Island Fair this year.

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Concert pianists to perform in Freeland

Don’t miss the final two concerts of the 2023 Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Whidbey Island Concert Series, both…

Photo by Karina Andrew/Whidbey News-Times
Graham Ray, center, stars as the titular character in "Shrek the Musical" at the Whidbey Playhouse. In this scene, Shrek and a host of exiled fairytale creatures rally in preparation to fight back against the evil Lord Farquaad and declare they accept themselves and one another as they are.

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‘Let your freak flag fly’ at Shrek the Musical

“Shrek the Musical Jr.” opens Friday at the playhouse, showcasing a cast of almost 50 young people.

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Andre Feriante is the creator of the Whidbey Island Guitar Festival.

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Guitar festival strums its way to Langley

A Grammy-winning artist with island roots is just one of many musicians joining the lineup

Robert Pelant holds a bouquet of wild plants. (Photo by Luisa Loi)

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Gather seeds, save a prairie

Pacific Rim Institute welcomes volunteers to help with efforts to preserve native plants